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16 Jun 2026 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Microsoft Azure Credits" was conducted by Transport for the North, a public sector organisation based in Manchester, England. This process, classified under the industry category of "License management software package" (CPV code 48218000), concluded with an active award status on 26th February 2026. The procurement used a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, allowing for efficient direct purchase of Azure credits amounting to £500,000. The contract period for the awarded work extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the supply targeted for the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software licensing and cloud infrastructure sectors, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The involvement of a recognised framework suggests that successful suppliers typically have established credentials within procurement service frameworks. Companies specialising in Microsoft Azure and related cloud-based solutions stand to benefit significantly from engaging with frameworks similar to those used in this procurement. As the tender has specific SME suitability, it supports smaller enterprises keen on enhancing their market presence through public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Microsoft Azure Credits

Notice Description

Purchase of azure credits for continued access to Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure platform. A direct award has been using the Procurement Services Software Products and Associated Services framework (Y23065)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e6db716-c363-477b-8509-79c17e6b9d6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a67300-5cc1-44c3-9d9c-57246b88674c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR THE NORTH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5DB
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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